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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Currys, Shein, Bensons for Beds, H&M, Debenhams, Swarovski, Asda, All Saints, Shoon, Giorgio Armani, Kith and M&S. Plus, how to use AI to build a DIY customer sentiment analysis solution, do men’s fashion shows still matter and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Heatwave drives shoppers online as high street struggles
According to BDO’s latest High Street Sales Tracker June in-store sales crept up just 0.6% year-on-year, swayed by warmer weather and economic jitters, opting to shop online instead.
Currys credits AI-enabled tech and credit services for 37% jump in profit
Currys has reported annual profits of £162mn, as it benefits from recurring services revenue - which increased by 12% - and a 14% jump in credit sales to £1.1bn.
Shein fined millions by France’s antitrust agency
Shein has been fined €40m for misleading customers over price promotions and environmental impact, following a near year-long investigation by the country’s competition watchdog.
Bensons for Beds losses widen but its on track for ‘significantly improved’ performance
Bensons for Beds has reported a widening loss as it continues to battle “market headwinds and inflationary cost pressures”.
More West End streets to be pedestrianised under Crown Estate plans
The Crown Estate and Westminster City Council intend to turn Regent Street St James’s into a traffic-free space while greatly enlarging the pedestrian area at Piccadilly Circus.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How to use AI to build a DIY customer sentiment analysis solution
Struggling to decode survey free-text responses? You’re not alone. Discover how AI tools like Gemini turn chaos into clarity without extra cost.
Why fast-fashion is harming the second-hand market and what we can do about it
As the second-hand sector becomes a pillar of circular fashion, it is now at risk challenged by declining garment quality, market saturation, and pricing pressures.
Do men’s fashion shows still matter?
From reduced-capacity events to raves and screenings in lieu of runways, the spring 2026 menswear season confirmed that the state of the fashion show is in flux.
Debenhams Group signs transformational multi-year AI deal with Amazon Web Services
Debenhams Group has extended its existing deal with Amazon Web Services and signed a new multi-year agreement designed “to scale up its AI-driven tools” across the e-tailer’s brands.
H&M releases first images with AI digital twins
After announcing its plans to create digital twins of human models in March, H&M has released its first set of images featuring AI models.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Swarovski promotes Jeffries to UK and Ireland GM
Jewellery giant Swarovski has promoted Samantha Jeffries to UK and Ireland general manager, elevated after having been a key member of the team for over 10 years, it said.
BRAND NEWS
Asda doubles paternity leave and boosts support for carers in benefits shake-up
Asda has upped its family leave benefits for its 140,000-strong workforce, doubling paternity leave and significantly enhancing support for parents, carers and colleagues experiencing pregnancy loss.
Giorgio Armani and Kith return with second collaboration
Giorgio Armani and Kith have returned with a second collaboration with Kith paying homage to the term "estate", in a melange of Italian elegance and modern New York sophistication.
SGS UK Retail reveals 'bold new brand identities' for Lakeside and Victoria Centre malls
Essex’s Lakeside Shopping Centre and Nottingham’s Victoria Centre are rebranding, marking “a bold new chapter for the centres”, both of which are key destinations in their regions.
AllSaints upsizes in key outlet destination Bicester Village
Fashion retailer AllSaints is upsizing at their outlet store in Bicester Village and becomes one of its “most prominent this year”.
M&S taps into men’s short shorts trend
Marks & Spencer has launched a new selection of men's short shorts in celebration of "thigh guy summer".
Shoon opens new Leeds flagship
Footwear brand Shoon, part of the Moda in Pelle group, has opened a new flagship store in Roundhay, Leeds despite a van crashing into the storefront the day before launch.
AND FINALLY x2
Norma Kamali is using AI to carry on her designs and brand forever
The designer talks about opening her first boutique in New York, and training a custom AI programme to design for her brand posthumously.
The best Oasis-inspired retail ads
To mark the Oasis reunion Marketing Beat takes a look back at some of the best adverts inspired by the Britpop band.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending June 27th 2025?
1/ AW25
2/ SS25
3/ Garden
4/ Kitchen
5/ Cushion
6/ Embroided
7/ Christmas
8/ Swimsuit
9/ Bathroom
10/ Rug
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Villeroy & Boch manufacture everything from crockery for the table to bathroom fittings including vanity units, bathrooms and taps and they’ve been around since 1748, and are available in 140 countries.
Quay is a sunglasses company that was born out of the US festival scene and as you would expect from an alternative birth it does things differently.
Inspecs has new SS25 imagery of sunglasses from Radley, Superdry and Botaniq.
Salts Cashmere is launching 1st September with a unisex range of cashmere jumpers and tops that are made in Yorkshire.
The Orchard specialises in everything for the home and the garden, from sofas and chairs to soft furnishings and kitchenware through to barbecues and firepits.
BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Deichmann has back-to-school shoes, sandals, water bottles and lunch bags an boxes for kids for the autumn term.
River Island has a new Perfect Prints range of summer clothing, RI Studio range and Mykonos Night range of womenswear, new Wimbledon whites ranges, new summer festival outfits and accessories, new Arm Candy beaded bag range, new Latin-American flavoured summer ranges.
Monsoon has new July and August clothing and accessories drops, including bags, sunglasses, , shoes, boots, scarves and jewellery, new wedding and bridal ranges, new SS25 ranges for the beach and holidays, plus women’s and kids clothing for the summer.
Matalan has back-to-school ranges, AW25 transitional womenswear and accessory ranges, England football strips, plus Paw Patrol kidswear, makeup ranges, and new accessory ranges for women.
Bonmarché has new womenswear ranges for AW25.
Oliver Bonas has new clothing, jewellery and accessories drops for July, including bags, hats, shoes, sandals, scarves and sunglasses.
Primark has a new nightwear, and new Hight Summer Rita Ora collaboration of clothes and accessories, new travel makeup sets, new band t-shirts, womenswear, new Youth ranges, a new collaboration with Ashley Huish on summer wear.
Sims Wear has new linen menswear for the summer.
Peacocks has a new Louise Redknapp Edit of summer womenswear, plus her Linen Edit for summer, a new SS25 Edit range, and a new menswear range.
Roman Originals has new Petite and Curve ranges, plus outfits with this summer’s must-haves, crochet and embroidery/broderie anglaise, including big-pattern midi-length summer dresses, Bardot tops, denim, trousers and cropped pants.
Accessorize has a new Palma range of womenswear shoes and accessories, a new SS25 beachwear, bags, scarves and jewellery – including Z charms, - a new Seville range of beachwear and clothing, new jewellery charm ranges.
New Look has new cowboy core womenswear drops for July.
Barbour has new outfits for the festival season.
The Orchard has a new Christmas gifting collaboration with Ellie Beaumont.
Fatface has new AW25 clothing ranges for women and has a new collaboration with the Marine Conservation Charity and has new beachwear and evening wear for the summer plus new shoes, sandals and accessories.
Iolla has new summer sunglasses ranges for him and her.
Cotton Traders has new AW25 womenswear, new Jasmine Harman’s SS25 Edit of beachwear and relaxed summer clothing and accessories.
F&F has new Abbey Clancy festival imagery, a new summer band t-shirts and beach wear drop, new F&F Active sportswear and athleisure collaboration with Kate Ferdinand, new summer beachwear campaign imagery.
M&S has new summer menswear and womenswear campaign imagery, plus new t-shirts, sandals, shoes, sunglasses, swimsuits and bikini ranges, Autograph underwear, and a suede-themed range of clothing.
Scamp & Dude has new stripey clothes and accessories, new SS25 athleisure wear, dresses, shorts, jackets, hoodies, coats, bags and scarves, plus new collaborations with Nicky Newman and Sabrina Elba.
National Trust has a new collaboration with Craghoppers on outdoor AW25 clothing.
Curvy Kate has new Superhero ranges of bras, and new ranges of swimwear for the spring and summer, including swimming costumes and bikinis.
Fable England has new Alice’s Garden jewellery and accessories, new Forget Me Not jewellery for SS25, plus bag charms and jewellery based on the Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit characters.
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Home, garden and food
Quorn Stone has Chalfont and Orotelli decorative tiles, plus new natural stone and new Lullington Beige stone effect floor tiles, Canyon Terrazzo effect porcelain tiles and chequered decorative tiles for the bathroom.
Nest has new HKLiving furniture and rugs, Audo Copenhagen and Norwegian designer furniture for the home plus Hay Traverse and Pallisade garden furniture, including tables, chairs and loungers.
Oliver Bonas has Christmas decorations, gifts and things for the home, plus new July/August/September/October drops of homeware ranges for the kitchen, dining room and lounge for SS25.
Matalan has Christmas decorations and gifts, AW25 homeware for the autumn including Halloween and Harvest Festival themed soft furnishings.
Hobbycraft has new kids ideas for the summer holidays plus DIY decoration ideas for homes.
Ruggable has new outdoor ranges of its machine-washable rugs, plus rugs for every room in the home including collaborations with top designers and influencers.
Cambridge Imprint has new mug ranges, sketching pencils, patterned wrapping paper, memo books, labels, tea towels, box files, envelopes, postcard boxes, postcards, and tea trays.
Ivyline has Christmas ranges including trees, wreaths, tree skirts and decorations, and new pots, planters, candleholders and lanterns for inside and outside the home.
Treats by Mars has new Galaxy Frappe Duo and Caramel mixes.
Primark has new travel gadgets, new summer-themed homeware including kitchenware, candles and soft furnishings, Lilo and Stitch themed things, outdoor ranges from picnic blankets to thermoses, bedding and tableware.
Dobbies Garden Centres has tomato growing kits, Christmas and Halloween decorations, new summer pots, pet toys and hoses, plus Disney-themed garden tools, bags, wheelbarrows and bird houses.
Homesense has new Halloween items and new homeware plus new homeware for the kitchen, dining room and the conservatory, plus tableware and picnic items for eating out in the garden.
Jellycat has a new Amuseables range of animals, flowers and food, new baby ranges, a Bartholomew Bear collaboration with department store Liberty.
Arran Sense of Scotland has new refill packages, home fragrances, scented candles, After the Rain summer fragrance and a new mum and bride scent range.
National Trust has a collaboration with Sitting Spiritually on a selection of outdoor swings from two- seater to four-seaters as well as pots for the garden, water bottles and autumn decorations.
Furniture Village has new AW25 Cottagecore Comfort furniture for bedrooms and Cherry Lacquer for dining rooms and living rooms and Seeing Green office and dining furniture.
Dunelm has more of the collaboration with designer Sophie Robinson, a new AW25 Modern Nostalgia, Into the Wild, Harvest Hues and Quite Luxury collections of homeware including furniture, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings.
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until School holidays start (23rd July) – 19
Days until School holidays ends (3rd Sept) – 61
Days until Halloween – 119
Days until Black Friday - 147
Days until Christmas Day – 174
How to make your products attractive to the media in July
Summer is here! So keep on adding anything summer-related to your media centres, eg summer clothing, swimwear, bikinis, shorts, beachwear, sunglasses, plus things to keep you cool, like fans, sun hats and sun shades. Also, push anything to do with the outside, such as garden furniture, anything for a garden party, or a picnic or barbecue, and don’t forget to add all of the other spellings that people may search on eg BBQ, Bar-B-Que, etc and other related keywords like picnic.
The festival season is now in full-swing, and the media are all looking for festival wear and things to take to festivals (tents, fans, ice boxes, torches, etc). We’re also getting ready to go on holiday, so luggage, bags, bumbags, beach towels, etc are all being searched for.
Clothing keywords being searched for this summer include; denim, florals, crochet, midi-dresses, maxi-dresses, polo, preppy, tennis-core, cottage-core and festival wear.
But not everyone is going abroad. The cost-of-living crisis is still cutting-into everyone’s wallets, so shoppers are still looking at holidays closer to home. Add in keywords and phrases like “staycation”, “holistay”, “holiday at home” to your keywords and why not suggest clothing like raincoats, coats, hoodies, and cardigans? If you stock them, then firepits and chimineas for the colder UK evenings would be good to add.
If you’re a PRShots brand user and you need more ideas, then take a look at the keywords that media are searching for on PRShots and try and add those in.
If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.
July Diary - Weeks/Months
July is Independent Retailer Month, Plastic-free Month, and National Ice Cream Month in the US.
Weeks to celebrate this month include;
Berlin Fashion Week (30th June – 3rd)
Wimbledon fortnight (30th June - 13th)
The Tour De France (5th – 27th)
Alcohol Awareness Week (7th- 13th)
July - Days
4th - US Independence Day
5th - Pride London parade
5th – National Bikini Day
6th - British Grand Prix
7th – World Chocolate Day
10-13th - Goodwood Festival of Speed
11th – World Population Day
12th – Battle of the Boyne (Northern Ireland)
12th – Wimbledon Womens Final Day
13th – Wimbledon Mens Final Day
14th - Bastille Day (France)
15th – St Swithin’s Day
18th - Nelson Mandela International Day
19th-20th - Northern Pride
19th – National Ice Cream Day (US Third sundae in July 😉)
22nd- 23rd – Start of the school holidays
24th – National Tequila Day (US)
25th – Christmas in July (5 months until Christmas)
27th – Tour de France ends
27th – National Parents Day (US 4th Sunday in July)
29th – National Lipstick Day
For more diary dates for this year see the Marketing Retail Diary
NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2025 by the authorities controlling the event(s).
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